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5 New Meteorites Found In Antarctica, Could Hold Answers To Earth's Formation
The five meteorites recovered by the team will now be analysed at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences where scientists will study their chemical composition.
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Ex-Dutch Winger Marc Overmars Hospitalised After 'Mild' Stroke
Former Netherlands international Marc Overmars was admitted to hospital after suffering a "mild stroke", Belgian club Royal Antwerp said.
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Endangered 60-Foot Fin Whale Washes Up On Belgian Beach
An 18-metre (60-foot) fin whale washed up overnight on a Belgian beach after dying offshore, in what the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences called a rare event.
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In Canada, Belgian Royals Accidentally Greeted With German Flag. Oops
A German flag accidentally flapped Monday at an official welcome in Canada for Belgium's king and queen. The flag with horizontal stripes of black, red and yellow was affixed to a tree along with Canada's flag outside the residence of Governor General Julie Payette. On Belgium's banner the black, yellow and red stripes are vertical.
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Belgian Royal Couple Arrive On Their 7-Day Maiden Visit To India
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrived in New Delhi tonight on a seven-day visit to India with an aim at boosting overall cooperation between the two countries with a focus on further ramping up trade and investment ties.
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Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel Deafened By Royal Starting Gun
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel has suffered partial hearing loss after Princess Astrid fired the starting pistol for a running race next to his ear, his spokesman said Tuesday.
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'Who's The King?' Burger King's New Ad Angers Belgian Royal Family
Burger King is in trouble with Belgium's monarchy over an advertising campaign asking Belgians to vote online to "crown" the global fast-food giant the true ruler of the country where the US brand will launch next month.
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'Pissed Off' Belgian Prince Faces Dressing Down By Prime Minister
The Belgian king's younger brother faces a dressing down from the prime minister after demanding that politicians and the royal family "stop bugging" him over claims his business ventures are losing money.
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Waterloo Bicentennial Unites, Divides Europe
European royals and diplomats gathered in Belgium today to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, a turning point for the continent which still touches a nerve and stirs national passions.
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Belgian Queen Fabiola's Funeral Draws World Royalty
Belgium on Friday laid to rest its much-loved former queen Fabiola, the widow of the popular King Baudoin, in a rain-lashed funeral ceremony attended by royals from across Europe and Asia.
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Nobel physics laureate Peter Higgs 'overwhelmed'
British scientist Peter Higgs said he was "overwhelmed" after he and his Belgian colleague Francois Englert were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for their work on the Higgs Boson particle.
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Belgium's King Albert II to announce abdication
Belgium's King Albert II is to announce he will abdicate on July 21, the country's national day, in a speech to the nation Wednesday, a Belgian government source told AFP.
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5 New Meteorites Found In Antarctica, Could Hold Answers To Earth's Formation
The five meteorites recovered by the team will now be analysed at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences where scientists will study their chemical composition.
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Ex-Dutch Winger Marc Overmars Hospitalised After 'Mild' Stroke
Former Netherlands international Marc Overmars was admitted to hospital after suffering a "mild stroke", Belgian club Royal Antwerp said.
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Endangered 60-Foot Fin Whale Washes Up On Belgian Beach
An 18-metre (60-foot) fin whale washed up overnight on a Belgian beach after dying offshore, in what the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences called a rare event.
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In Canada, Belgian Royals Accidentally Greeted With German Flag. Oops
A German flag accidentally flapped Monday at an official welcome in Canada for Belgium's king and queen. The flag with horizontal stripes of black, red and yellow was affixed to a tree along with Canada's flag outside the residence of Governor General Julie Payette. On Belgium's banner the black, yellow and red stripes are vertical.
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Belgian Royal Couple Arrive On Their 7-Day Maiden Visit To India
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrived in New Delhi tonight on a seven-day visit to India with an aim at boosting overall cooperation between the two countries with a focus on further ramping up trade and investment ties.
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Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel Deafened By Royal Starting Gun
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel has suffered partial hearing loss after Princess Astrid fired the starting pistol for a running race next to his ear, his spokesman said Tuesday.
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'Who's The King?' Burger King's New Ad Angers Belgian Royal Family
Burger King is in trouble with Belgium's monarchy over an advertising campaign asking Belgians to vote online to "crown" the global fast-food giant the true ruler of the country where the US brand will launch next month.
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'Pissed Off' Belgian Prince Faces Dressing Down By Prime Minister
The Belgian king's younger brother faces a dressing down from the prime minister after demanding that politicians and the royal family "stop bugging" him over claims his business ventures are losing money.
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Waterloo Bicentennial Unites, Divides Europe
European royals and diplomats gathered in Belgium today to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, a turning point for the continent which still touches a nerve and stirs national passions.
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Belgian Queen Fabiola's Funeral Draws World Royalty
Belgium on Friday laid to rest its much-loved former queen Fabiola, the widow of the popular King Baudoin, in a rain-lashed funeral ceremony attended by royals from across Europe and Asia.
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Nobel physics laureate Peter Higgs 'overwhelmed'
British scientist Peter Higgs said he was "overwhelmed" after he and his Belgian colleague Francois Englert were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for their work on the Higgs Boson particle.
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Belgium's King Albert II to announce abdication
Belgium's King Albert II is to announce he will abdicate on July 21, the country's national day, in a speech to the nation Wednesday, a Belgian government source told AFP.
